Representation Matters for Women of Color in Youth Apprenticeships

Originally posted on New America on April 1, 2026. The Importance of Youth Apprenticeships for Women of Color Beginning my first full-time job as a youth apprentice at 17, I’ve seen the impact this role has on students from different communities. Working at a nonprofit as a project coordinator on a Business Operations pathway has […]

Pay-for-performance: A new frontier for apprenticeship funding

Originally posted by Community College Daily on March 29, 2026. While apprenticeships are surging in popularity — bolstered by a 2025 executive order aiming for one million new federal registered apprenticeships — some experts suggest that tying funding to results could be the key to long-term sustainability. The “pay-for-performance” (PfP) model represents a significant departure […]

US Department of Labor announces 2026 National Apprenticeship Week set for April 26-May 2

Originally posted on U.S. Department of Labor on January 28, 2026. Events to focus on ‘Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship’ WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the 2026 National Apprenticeship Week will take place from April 26-May 2, marking the nationwide celebration’s move to spring. National Apprenticeship Week is an annual nationwide […]

Massachusetts to expand degree apprenticeships

Originally posted by Community College Daily on March 15, 2026 iStock By Nate Mackinnon March 15, 2026 Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework — connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical talent gaps. The […]

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Celebrates Apprentice School Graduates

Originally posted by Huntington Ingalls Industries on March 14, 2026 Download photo Photo caption: Ingalls Shipbuilding’s Overall Apprentice of the Year, Sawyer Briggs, leads the graduating class in the recessional during the Apprentice Graduation ceremony held on March 14, 2026, at HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. PASCAGOULA, Miss. (March 14, 2026) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding […]

US Department of Labor issues guidance on Registered Apprenticeship aimed at accelerating growth, reducing burdens, improving transparency

Originally posted by US Department of Labor – March 9, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued guidance on the Registered Apprenticeship system designed to improve flexibility and reduce burdens for program sponsors, promote clarity and consistency in the registration process across states, elevate quality standards, and increase transparency surrounding the structure of the […]

We’re Running Out of People Who Keep Us on the Road. Here’s One Way Ford Is Addressing That

Originally posted by Daniel Justo on February 5th, 2026 by Ford From the Road Our industry is running low on an essential group of workers who keep America’s cars and trucks on the road: automotive service technicians. As experienced pros retire or switch industries, dealers are struggling to fill the vacancies. Estimates vary, but according […]

Making Workforce Pell Work for Registered Apprenticeships

Originally posted on Jan 22, 2026 By Wesley Whistle on New America Proposed regulations make it easier for Registered Apprenticeships to access Workforce Pell, but programs shouldn’t overlook traditional Pell. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education held its negotiated rulemaking committee to establish the regulations for Workforce Pell. The committee reached consensus on the proposed regulatory […]

A Big Bet on Apprenticeships in a Frozen Labor Market

Originally posted on Jan 14, 2026 By Zach Boren on RealClear Education For the better part of a year, the Trump Administration said little about apprenticeships. Then, almost out of nowhere, it announced a $145 million funding forecast aimed at expanding Pay for Apprenticeship—one of the largest investments we’ve seen in years. That move matters because it follows […]